Whole home water filtration refers to a system that treats all the water entering a house, providing clean and purified water for various uses such as drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry. These systems are installed at the main water supply point, typically where the water enters the house, and they filter out impurities and contaminants from the water before it reaches any faucets or outlets.
The main advantages of a whole home water filtration system are:
- Comprehensive filtration: Unlike point-of-use filters (e.g., under-sink filters or pitcher filters), whole home filtration treats all the water, ensuring that every faucet in the house delivers clean water.
- Improved water quality: These systems can remove a wide range of contaminants, including sediments, chlorine, heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, industrial chemicals, and other harmful substances, depending on the type of filtration technology used.
- Convenience: Once installed, the system requires minimal maintenance compared to multiple individual filters on each faucet.
- Protection for appliances: A whole home filtration system can extend the lifespan of appliances that use water (e.g., water heaters, washing machines) by reducing the buildup of scale and sediment.
- Health benefits: Clean and purified water can lead to better overall health, especially when it comes to drinking water.